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FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods

FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect

The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the state to disclose levels of four heavy metals.

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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

U.S. News & World Report · 20h

Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.

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FDA Sets New Levels for Toxic Lead in Baby Food

The FDA's new standards for toxic lead target processed baby foods such as jarred fruits, vegetables, yogurts and dry cereals.

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FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food

For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but critics say it’s too little, too late.

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FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

The CDC recommends a single dose of any FDA-approved RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older, as well as for 60- ...

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Leaving FDA, Califf is unapologetic — and warns of staff departures

In an interview, outgoing FDA commissioner Robert Califf was wary of the Trump administration but unapologetic about ...

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Biden FDA moves forward with rule to lower nicotine in cigarettes, a ‘gift’ to cartels, critic says

Opponents argue that the change could cause current smokers to use more cigarettes to compensate for the lower nicotine ...

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FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones

Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now ...

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FDA approves injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer drug Opdivo (Dec. 27)

By Sneha S K and Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it has approved an ...

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FDA Pushes to Improve Blood Oxygen Monitor Accuracy Across Skin Tones

The FDA's draft recommendations for pulse oximeters aims to include clinical studies involving at least 150 participants with ...

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FDA grants priority review to oral non-small cell lung cancer drug

The FDA granted priority review to a new drug application for sunvozertinib as an oral treatment for certain patients with ...

FDA weighs novel pain drug amid opioid crisis

The FDA will decide later this month whether to approve a novel drug for acute pain that could offer a nonaddictive ...

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Cheese Puffs Recall as FDA Issues Risk Warning

The snacks were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers.

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Departing FDA Head Defends Agency’s Record, Looks Warily Ahead

Speaking with Stat ahead of his exit, Robert Califf expressed concern about the potential for brain drain in government. Other news is on promising drugs for lung cancer patients, the upcoming J.P.

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